APSC Combined Competitive (Main) Examination Question Patterns
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the question pattern for Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2014. The mark wise breakup of question paper is different for different subjects. This would help the candidates, specially the first timers. The original notification containing the question pattern can be downloaded from official APSC website (find the download link at the end of this page). For the benefit of candidates, we are publishing the question pattern here on assams.info. As the released question pattern is all about marks, number of questions and word limit, we tried to create a simplified version. And the result is following:
APSC CC (Main) Exam Question Patterns:
Subjects: MIL (Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit and Bodo), Anthropology, Commerce, Economics, Education, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Fisheries, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Medical Science, Physics and Zoology
a) 20 markers: Total 12 questions, out of which 8 to be answered. Word limit is 250 words. Total marks: 8×20 = 160
b) 8 markers: Total 8 questions, out of which 5 to be answered. Word limit is 150 words. Total marks: 5×8= 40
Grand total = 200 marks (each paper)
- In case of the MIL Subjects, one essay type question may be included. Such questions would carry 20 marks and are to be answered within 250 words.
- The 20 marker questions may have sub-questions of maximum 3 parts. Marks for each sub question will be indicated after the question (Example: 10+5+5=20).
Subjects: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering.
a) 20 markers: Total 15 questions, out of which 10 to be answered. No word limit. Total marks: 10×20 = 200
Grand total = 200 marks (each paper)
- Each question will have sub questions containing up to 3 parts. Marks for each sub question will be indicated after the question (Example: 10+5+5=20).
Subject: General English
a) Precis writing: 40 marks. The word limit should be one third of the given passage
b) Essays writing (2 Nos.): 50 marks each. Word limit is 400-500 words.
c) Comprehension: 50 marks.
d) One paragraph on current topic (new addition): 10 marks. Word limit is 150 words.
e) Amplification: 20 marks. Word limit is 150-200 words.
f) Grammar: 50 marks.
g) Reporting writing & letter writing: 30 marks. Word limit is 200-250 words
Grand total = 300 marks.
Subject: General Studies
a) 16 markers: Total 15 questions, out of which 10 are to be answered. Word limit is 200 words each question. Each question will have sub question of maximum 2. Total marks: 16×10 = 160.
b) 8 markers: Total 8 questions, out of which 5 are to be answered. Word limit is 100 words each question. Each question will have sub question of maximum 2. Total marks: 8×5 = 40
c) 5 markers: Total 12 questions, out of which 8 are to be answered. Word limit is 50 words. Total marks: 5×8 = 40
d) 2 markers: Total 35 questions, out of which 30 are to be answered. Total marks: 2×30 = 60
Grand total = 300 marks
Note: The APSC notification states it as a probable question pattern. So, don’t be surprised if there is slight deviation from the stated pattern. All the best.
These are outdated…new marks dist nd no of Q in each papers hav also bn changed.
Sir, plz help me for preparing in General English of Mains
Sir, plz help me in preparing General English for Mains.
where can I get old papers ?
Sir shud i prepare for mains…scoring 302 from general category in prelims 2016….
@robin . . please suggest me on education subject as optional .what are the books available
@rafiqul,
With a score of 300, you’ll easily qualify APSC prelims. Start your preparation for the Mains Exam.
sir, i belong to general category,i will score more 300 in prelim exam.i am confused whether i will qualify in this exam or not.please suggest me.
I belong to OBC (ncl) category. I will score in between 260-266 in the recently held APSC prelims held on 3rd January, 2016. I am confused whether the score is enough to pass the prelims this time. Kindly suggest in this regard.
Sir i m a ba 6 sem student in political scienc major..plese tell me sir how many subject finds for apsc exm..
@Robin
Can u please tell me the name of the stall… Is the stall imedietly outside the APSC building or is it a few paces away…
Also where is the APSC building… Is it in Khanapara? Because I’m not from Guahati so I don’t know.
Please can anyone advice me on how to prepare for the mains exam…
I’m preparing for the prelims to be held on 3rd jan. 2016 but I’m completely clueless about the mains preparation method. I’m sure it’s very different from prelims.
Sir/Madam, can you please provide me last 5 years GS mains question papers? That will be of great help. Thank you. My mail id : priyaswini93@gmail.com
Please i want the question paper for APSC prelims commerce(optional) 2014.
thanks & regards
Pranjal Roy
I m facing serious problems in making my answers within 250 words for optionals (education and history)….and if the 20 marks questions will come with sub division then my answer will be around 600 words….what to do admin…plz guide
Is it sure dat each question of da optional papers carrying 20 marks will have sub division of minimum 2 questions or it may be not divided …. my optionals are history and education
@ sourav ….. for sure
@ sourav I cant say about ur eco nd geo papers but v usually get da previous year papers from da stall outside apsc building. ..if u want den I can ask dem about it wen I’ll go to submit my form
@robin,
Follow this one, as it is officially released by the APSC. But don’t ignore earlier question papers. For clarification, pattern published here is the same pattern released by APSC. We simply highlighted the marks and used our own words.
M slightly confused ….whether to follow this pattern or the previous one as the notification says “probable pattern “